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Every Senator Said No: FTX Clemency Opposition Goes Unanimous

The Cryptonomist·July 16, 2026·1 min read
Every Senator Said No: FTX Clemency Opposition Goes Unanimous

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Every senator voted in favor, sending a clear bipartisan message that Washington views his case as settled. The resolution blocks any early release for Bankman-Fried, reinforcing the legal consequences of the FTX collapse.

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